General Information

Workplace

Station de recherche Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik

Centre d’études nordiques

Status/Eligibility

Temporary contract

Open to all

Job details

• Class 6
• Hourly rate: $24.07 to $26.18
• Annual salary: $48,667.07 to $52,933.27

Work schedule: 38.75 hours/week

Schedule: Full time, flexible hours

Budget: Research grant

Duration of contract

From May 12 to August 31, 2025

Job Description

Main role

The main and usual role is to provide technical assistance to customers in his/her sector in carrying out laboratory or workshop work.

Typical duties

1. According to the specifications received, prepares the materials, solutions or equipment required in the laboratories and workshops. Makes the necessary installations, assemblies and connections.
2. Familiarizes customers with the handling of equipment, materials and tools specific to the work performed.
3. Uses precision instruments. Assists the people concerned in carrying out work, tests, trials or analyses. From instructions, notes down results, makes the prescribed calculations and carries out summary analyses.
4. Maintains the equipment under his/her responsibility, keeps an inventory and ensures supplies. Carries out checks, adjustments or minor repairs on equipment and, in the event of major problems, contacts the appropriate people and arranges for repairs.
5. Operates, handles and transports equipment, tools and materials specific to his/her sector of activity.
6. Sells or hires equipment and manages a cash register.
7. Completes various forms and reports related to his/her work.

Note

The tasks mentioned reflect the characteristic elements of the function identified and should not be considered an exhaustive list of all the inherent occupational requirements.

Qualifications Required

Education: D.E.S.

Other: Class 5 driving licence

For office automation tools, practical knowledge of a recognized software program within each required office automation family will be considered sufficient.

Regular and temporary employees who do not meet the normal requirements of the position may make up the difference as follows:

• Each missing year of relevant schooling may be compensated by two (2) years of relevant experience acquired at Université Laval or with another employer;
• Each missing year of relevant schooling may be compensated by one (1) year of schooling at an equal or higher level in the same field of study as that required;
• Each missing year of relevant experience may be compensated by one (1) additional year of relevant schooling beyond the minimum required for the position in the same field of study as that required.

For information purposes

The candidate will assist the coordinator of activities at the Centre d'études nordiques (CEN) research station in Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik (a village on the east coast of Hudson Bay) with preparatory work for the researchers' field missions.

Duties and responsibilities:

This person will have a role in the logistics of the research, ensuring that the necessary equipment is appropriate, sufficient, in good condition and delivered to the teams at the right time. The preparation phase of fieldwork is essential. The person must also check the condition of the equipment on its return and ensure that it is properly stored. This logistical support is crucial to the smooth running of northern research. The person may be required to assist the Station Activities Coordinator with various awareness raising and outreach activities with young people in the community. The person will also be responsible for transporting and welcoming new visitors, as well as managing vehicles and space at the research station (minor maintenance, ensuring general cleanliness of the site, etc.). The person may be required to participate in scientific projects in remote research camps lasting several days.

The person will be required to undergo ATV and watercraft driving and first aid training in remote areas. The person must be able to lift loads when moving various materials.

The person will be required to work overtime and will be paid according to the rules of the collective agreement.

Transport costs (one return trip), accommodation and meals are covered by CEN for the duration of the stay.

Applications

Submit your letter and CV (the covering letter is important) in a single PDF before 24 February 2025, 23:59, to the following address : mickael.lemay@cen.ulaval.ca.

If you have any questions:

lise.millera-ferriz@cen.ulaval.ca ou mickael.lemay@cen.ulaval.ca